Counter-Terrorism Awareness Course (UK) 2026
This course is for security officers and front-line staff in the UK. It covers the threat levels, hostile reconnaissance, suspicious items, bomb threats, Run Hide Tell and Martyn's Law, based on official public guidance. It is awareness only. Contracted security work usually needs an SIA licence, and the SIA requires a licence-linked qualification before you apply; this course is not one of them.
Kurz und knapp
Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 35 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 13. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
Das lernen Sie
- Explain the five UK threat levels and who sets them
- Recognise signs of hostile reconnaissance and report them to the right place
- Use the HOT questions and the 4 Cs for a suspicious item
- Respond to a bomb threat by phone or email
- Apply Run, Hide, Tell in a weapons attack
- Describe what Martyn's Law will require of premises and staff
Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.
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Frage 1 von 25
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Antwort: C. An attack is likely
MI5 defines SUBSTANTIAL as "an attack is likely". MODERATE means possible but not likely, SEVERE means highly likely, and CRITICAL means highly likely in the near future.
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Antwort: D. The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre
MI5 explains that the national threat level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC).
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Antwort: C. MI5
Northern Ireland has a separate threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism, and MI5 is responsible for setting it.
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Antwort: C. To learn about security and weak spots before an attack
Hostile reconnaissance is purposeful watching to collect information for planning a hostile act, such as how strong security is and where the weak spots are.
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Frage 5 von 25
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Antwort: A. Close interest in entrances, CCTV cameras and security staff
ProtectUK lists close interest in entrances, exits, CCTV cameras, security features or staff as possible signs of hostile reconnaissance.
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Frage 6 von 25
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Antwort: A. What they are doing
ProtectUK says you cannot spot a hostile from their appearance, age, ethnicity, gender or clothing, so focus on behaviour.
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Frage 7 von 25
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Antwort: B. Who to tell and what to tell them
In SCaN, See is spotting hostile reconnaissance, Check is knowing what to do, and Notify is knowing who to tell and what to tell them.
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Frage 8 von 25
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Antwort: C. Call 999
ProtectUK says to call 999 if the person is still at the scene and an immediate police response is needed.
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Frage 9 von 25
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Antwort: A. The Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321
If the person has left or time has passed, report to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321, online, or by calling 101.
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Frage 10 von 25
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Antwort: B. Alert, engaged security staff and active CCTV operators
Vigilant, engaged security officers and well-placed CCTV with proactive operators can make hostiles anxious about being detected.
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Antwort: C. Is it typical of what you would expect in this place?
HOT stands for Hidden, Obviously suspicious and Typical. T asks whether the item is typical of what you would expect to find in that location.
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Frage 12 von 25
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Antwort: B. Visible wires, batteries or tape
Under the O in HOT, visible wires, circuit boards, batteries, tape, liquids or putty-like material make an item obviously suspicious.
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Frage 13 von 25
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Antwort: C. Confirm, Clear, Communicate, Control
The 4 Cs are Confirm the item is suspicious, Clear the area, Communicate by calling 999, and Control access to the cordon.
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Frage 14 von 25
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Antwort: D. 100 metres
ProtectUK recommends clearing at least 100 metres around a small item such as a rucksack.
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Antwort: A. 400 metres
ProtectUK says to clear at least 400 metres from a large vehicle such as a van or lorry, and 200 metres from a car.
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Frage 16 von 25
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Antwort: A. 15 metres
ProtectUK advises not to use radios or mobile phones within 15 metres of a suspicious item.
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Frage 17 von 25
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Antwort: C. Behind solid cover, away from glass
People should shelter behind substantial cover such as brick or concrete, away from glass and parked vehicles, and out of the item's line of sight.
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Antwort: C. Keep them for the police or take their contact details
In the Control step, ProtectUK says to keep eyewitnesses available for the police, or record their contact details before they leave.
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Frage 19 von 25
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Antwort: C. Dial 1471 to try to get the caller's number
ProtectUK advises dialling 1471 after a threatening call, if possible, and reporting every threat to the police.
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Frage 20 von 25
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Antwort: C. Keep it and do not reply, forward or delete it
For email and social media threats, ProtectUK says do not reply to, forward or delete the message, and keep a record for the police.
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Frage 21 von 25
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Antwort: D. Do not try to film it
The Run advice says to leave belongings behind and not to try to film the incident.
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Frage 22 von 25
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Antwort: D. Bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal
Run, Hide, Tell warns that cover from view does not mean you are safe, because bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal.
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Frage 23 von 25
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Antwort: B. Premises where 200 to 799 people may be present at once
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 puts premises where 200 to 799 people may be present in the standard tier, and 800 or more in the enhanced tier.
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Frage 24 von 25
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Antwort: C. The Security Industry Authority (SIA)
The Home Office says the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will carry out the regulatory functions under the Act.
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Antwort: B. Moving people to a safer place inside the premises
The Home Office defines invacuation as moving people away from danger to a place within the premises or event. Lockdown is securing the premises.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- The UK has five threat levels, from LOW to CRITICAL. SUBSTANTIAL means an attack is likely.
- The national threat level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). MI5 sets the level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism in Northern Ireland.
- Clear at least 100 metres around a suspicious small item such as a rucksack, 200 metres for a car and 400 metres for a van or lorry.
- Do not use radios or mobile phones within 15 metres of a suspicious item.
- Suspicious activity can be reported to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. Call 999 if you need police straight away.
- Martyn's Law received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The SIA will regulate it, after an implementation period of at least 24 months.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What should I do if I find an unattended bag?
Do not touch it. Use the HOT questions to decide if it is suspicious. If it is, follow the 4 Cs: Confirm, Clear the area, Communicate by calling 999, and Control access until police say it is safe.
Does Martyn's Law make this training compulsory?
No. The Home Office says the Act has no legal requirement for specific training. Staff with a role must still be told about their site's procedures and their part in them. This course is background knowledge only. It does not replace your employer's instructions or the licence-linked qualification the SIA requires for a security licence.
Is Run, Hide, Tell still the advice for the public?
Yes. Counter Terrorism Policing advises Run, Hide, Tell for weapons and firearms attacks. ProtectUK also publishes Guide, Shelter, Report as response principles for businesses and their staff.
Where can I see the current threat level?
On the MI5 website. The level changes from time to time, and MI5 says the public should stay alert whatever the level is.
Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?
Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.
Quellen
- MI5: Threat levels
- ProtectUK: Hostile reconnaissance
- ProtectUK: Unattended and suspicious items
- ProtectUK: Incident procedures (bomb threats and suspicious items)
- ProtectUK: Run Hide Tell
- Home Office: Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 factsheets
- ProtectUK: ACT and SCaN products
- GOV.UK: Find out if you need an SIA licence